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What about thermal depolymerization?
The process of changing garbage to oil, employed by Changing World Technologies, seems to me an alternative fuel source that merits mention. Unlike some of the other fuels mentioned, scientists do not dispute its viability. The process has a zero net-carbon impact. And it comes with the added bonus of eliminating our environmental waste issues (i.e. trash) and decreasing methane releases (and methane's green-house burden exceeds that of carbon fuel). I have read that it costs more than traditional oil to produce. However, the added economic benefits -- most notably reduction of trash and landfills which pollute water supplies and spawn endless CERCLA litigation -- should be included in any assessment of the overall cost of the product.
I'd love to see more on this useful product.On How the world got addicted to oil, and where biofuels will take us posted 2 years, 11 months ago 28 Responses
What about thermal depolymerization?
The process of changing garbage to oil, employed by Changing World Technologies, seems to me an alternative fuel source that merits mention. Unlike some of the other fuels mentioned, scientists do not dispute its viability. The process has a zero net-carbon impact. And it comes with the added bonus of eliminating our environmental waste issues (i.e. trash) and decreasing methane releases (and methane's green-house burden exceeds that of carbon fuel). I have read that it costs more than traditional oil to produce. However, the added economic benefits -- most notably reduction of trash and landfills which pollute water supplies and spawn endless CERCLA litigation -- should be included in any assessment of the overall cost of the product.
I'd love to see more on this useful product.On A Grist special series on biofuels posted 2 years, 11 months ago 28 Responses
What about thermal depolymerization?
The process of changing garbage to oil, employed by Changing World Technologies, seems to me an alternative fuel source that merits mention. Unlike some of the other fuels mentioned, scientists do not dispute its viability. The process has a zero net-carbon impact. And it comes with the added bonus of eliminating our environmental waste issues (i.e. trash) and decreasing methane releases (and methane's green-house burden exceeds that of carbon fuel). I have read that it costs more than traditional oil to produce. However, the added economic benefits -- most notably reduction of trash and landfills which pollute water supplies and spawn endless CERCLA litigation -- should be included in any assessment of the overall cost of the product.
I'd love to see more on this useful product.On A lighthearted look at biofuels through time posted 2 years, 11 months ago 28 Responses
What about thermal depolymerization?
The process of changing garbage to oil, employed by Changing World Technologies, seems to me an alternative fuel source that merits mention. Unlike some of the other fuels mentioned, scientists do not dispute its viability. The process has a zero net-carbon impact. And it comes with the added bonus of eliminating our environmental waste issues (i.e. trash) and decreasing methane releases (and methane's green-house burden exceeds that of carbon fuel). I have read that it costs more than traditional oil to produce. However, the added economic benefits -- most notably reduction of trash and landfills which pollute water supplies and spawn endless CERCLA litigation -- should be included in any assessment of the overall cost of the product.
I'd love to see more on this useful product.On The numbers behind ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, and biodiesel in the U.S. posted 2 years, 11 months ago 28 Responses